Health Studies
Course summary
This course is a broad-based qualification designed to prepare students for a range of careers in Health & Social Care or for entry into Higher Education. A work placement is a mandatory requirement of the course. Course Units: CORE UNITS Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care Unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care Unit 4: Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Unit 6: Work Experience in Health and Social Care Unit 7: Principals of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care Unit 8: Promoting Public Health EXAMPLES OF FURTHER UNITS Unit 10: Sociological Perspectives Unit 11: Psychological Perspectives Unit 17: Caring for Individuals with Dementia Unit 18: Assessing Children's Developmental Support Needs Unit 20: Understanding Mental Wellbeing Course Can Lead To: Most students progress to university to follow a degree course in Midwifery, Social Work, Paediatric, Adult or Mental Health Nursing, Primary Teaching, Psychology, Criminology or Health and Social Care. There are also a number of employment opportunities for students directly after the course. Course Highlights: - The opportunity to link theory with practice by participating in a health and social care work placement. - You will gain work experience, develop personally and professionally and expand your employability skills. - You will be given the opportunity to visit HE institutions and benefit from guest speakers in the field.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Health and Social Care | Grade L2M in Health and Social Care | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above ideally including English Language at grade 4 or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma at Merit with English Language at grade 4. In addition/ within those 5 GCSEs, for this subject you will need to achieve Grade 4 in Maths and a Grade 4 in English language is preferred OR BTEC Level 2 Diploma in a relevant Level 2 qualification with Distinction. NB: A BTEC AWARD is not sufficient on its own without meeting other requirements.
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Assessment
Units 1-4 are externally assessed assignments (42%). All other units are set and assessed internally with external verification.
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